Domain of interest | Sample question |
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Ice-breaker exercise | “What does the term ‘autonomy’ mean to you?” |
Attitudes regarding medical decision-making | “How comfortable do you feel making serious decisions about your own health care?” |
“What would make you more comfortable?” | |
“Why do you believe that advance healthcare planning exists?” | |
“When, if ever, do you believe that it is important to make your healthcare wishes known?” | |
Preferences for surrogate decision-making | “Would you prefer to make your own healthcare decisions, or would you prefer that someone else make them on your behalf?” |
“How do you believe that a surrogate comes to a decision on your behalf?” | |
“How would you prefer that a surrogate would come to a decision on your behalf?” | |
Preferences for ACP promotion | “How would you prefer to learn more about advance care planning?” |
“What kinds of things do you think would be helpful for you and your peers to know about advance care planning?” |